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How to configure Kafka Authentication in Strimzi

Learn how to configure secure Kafka authentication in Strimzi for multi-tenant environments. This technical guide covers mTLS, certificate-chain principals, tenant-specific listeners, custom principal builders, OAuth bearer authentication, and the risks of relying on Strimzi internals.

Strimzi Kafka
Release Blog 2026.2 - The Summer Release

Axual 2026.2, the Summer LTS release, brings continuous message fetching and CEL-based queries to Topic Browse, Externalised Groups for managing membership through your Identity Provider, the move to Apicurio v3, improved Audit Events, KSML 1.3, and new MCP Server capabilities.

Axual Product
Strimzi 1.0.0: CRD Versioning, Conversion, and GitOps Operations

A technical overview of the Strimzi 1.0.0 CRD migration path, including CRD versioning, conversion tooling, storage updates, and operational considerations for ArgoCD-managed GitOps Kubernetes environments.

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Rachel van Egmond
January 20, 2025
What is Kafka Software Used For? Real-Time Use Cases Explained
What is Kafka Software Used For? Real-Time Use Cases Explained

Explore what Kafka software is used for, from enabling real-time data streaming to powering event-driven applications. Learn how it transforms industries with seamless data handling.

Apache Kafka
Rachel van Egmond
January 17, 2025
Kafka Software explained
Kafka Software explained

Apache Kafka software has revolutionized how businesses manage and process real-time data. Developed by the Apache Software Foundation, Kafka serves as a distributed event store and stream-processing platform, powering everything from financial transactions and logistics tracking to IoT data analysis and customer interaction monitoring. In this blog, we'll explore how Apache Kafka enables event streaming, its versatile use cases, and why it’s the backbone of modern, data-driven applications. Whether you're new to Kafka or looking to deepen your understanding, this guide offers insights to help you harness the power of real-time data.

Apache Kafka
Rachel van Egmond
January 10, 2025
From Vendor Lock-In to Open Source: Alliander’s Success Story
From Vendor Lock-In to Open Source: Alliander’s Success Story

Alliander’s move to open-source Kafka highlights the power of independence, innovation, and adaptability. Explore their journey and key lessons for overcoming vendor lock-in challenges.

Apache Kafka for Business
Jeroen van Disseldorp
January 7, 2025
Release blog 2024.4 - The Winter release
Release blog 2024.4 - The Winter release

The Axual Platform 2024.4 Winter Release offers key updates including Data Masking, enhanced Kafka Streams, and Consumer Offset reset, empowering users with improved control, performance, and efficiency for better data management.

Axual Product
Rachel van Egmond
December 24, 2024
Streamlining Your Kafka Migration with Axual Distributor
Streamlining Your Kafka Migration with Axual Distributor

Kafka migration becomes effortless with Axual Distributor. Simplify data flow, synchronize schemas, and ensure seamless transitions between clusters with automated and secure tools.

Axual Product
Rachel van Egmond
December 23, 2024
Hidden Costs of Kafka: What CTOs Need to Know Before Implementing
Hidden Costs of Kafka: What CTOs Need to Know Before Implementing

Uncover the often-overlooked costs of Apache Kafka implementation. Learn how factors like infrastructure and operational demands can impact your budget and decision-making

Apache Kafka for Business
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